Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - In a Special Meeting held today for the Big Bear Lake Municipal Water District, the Board of Directors unanimously voted 5 to 0 to open Big Bear Lake in phases beginning on May 1st. General Manager Mike Stephenson stated that this has been a 3 week planning process and Phase One will be a controlled, limited soft opening in an effort to allow for … [Read more...] about MWD Opens Big Bear Lake on May 1st with Phase One Limitations
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Grant Funding Denied BBFD’s 2020 Chipping Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA –Big Bear Fire Department announced that it will suspend its popular chipping program for the 2020 season. This grant-funded program has been highly successful helping residents create defensible space around their structures. The Fire Department actively researches and applies for hazardous fuel reduction grants to keep the chipping program and the … [Read more...] about Grant Funding Denied BBFD’s 2020 Chipping Program
One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Last night, San Bernardino County reported their test results from the mountain area COVID-19 testing event held in Big Bear on Friday, April 16th. Of the 229 specimens taken from individuals, only one tested positive for the virus. The County still reports 6 confirmed cases in the Big Bear Valley. It is unclear at this time … [Read more...] about One Positive Test for COVID-19 Following Last Friday’s Drive Up Testing Event
BBFD Implements New Emergency Text Alert System
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department has implemented a new emergency text alert notification system that may be used to deliver time sensitive emergency alerts to residents when there is a threat to your health and safety. This system is called “BBFD ALERTS” and these notifications will provide important information during incidents such as wildland fires, hazardous … [Read more...] about BBFD Implements New Emergency Text Alert System
Back to School Remotely and Meal Service Resumes Today
Big Bear, CA - Now that Spring Break has ended, Bear Valley Unified School District students resume to Distance Learning starting today for the remainder of the school year. Superintendent Mary Suzuki, principals, teachers and staff are available to support parents and students. Teachers and principals are checking their email and office messages daily so please stay … [Read more...] about Back to School Remotely and Meal Service Resumes Today